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Spear terminated by SBOE Kyle Pfannenstiel Argonaut

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Rob Spear speaking at an ASUI meeting.

After months of being on paid administrative leave, University of Idaho athletic director Rob Spear has been terminated. The State Board of Education announced the unanimous decision Thursday. Board member Emma Atchley announced the state board took over handling Spear’s tenure after UI President Chuck Staben

disclosed a conflict of interest and requested recusal. The termination is in “convenience” with Spear’s contract. He will continue being paid until Feb. 17, 2020. His annual salary this year is $194,833, up slightly from last year’s $193,024. Spear has been on administrative leave since April after reports showing he mishandled complaints of sexual misconduct in 2012 and 2013 came to light

earlier this year. In a handful of incidents during that time period, it was unclear whether the dean of students office was contacted to conduct an independent investigation, as first reported by the Idaho Statesman. Associate Athletics Director Pete Isakson has led the department ever since Spear was put on administrative leave in April. UI Director of Communications Jodi Walker said

Isakson will continue as interim for the foreseeable future. An article by the Moscow-Pullman Daily News published two weeks ago reported an athlete’s career was quashed after Spear denied a request to transfer to another college.

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1.) University Lunch Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Idaho Commons Plaza 2.) Serving Your New Community Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tower Lawn 3.) Palousafest and Screen on the Green Saturday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tower Lawn 4.) President’s Welcome BBQ Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Administration Lawn 5.) Rodney Atkins Concert Monday, 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. SprinTurf

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A map to keep you on path for one of your earliest excursions as a Vandal.

Festivities for the future The annual Palousafest event will bring more than 200 organizations to help students find their place on campus and in the community Hailey Stewart Argonaut

Although the more than 20-year-old tradition of Palousafest brings in a new class of students each year, Assistant Director of Student Involvement Katie Dahlinger said the heart of the event always stays the same: it’s a street fair full of involvement opportunities. This is what Student Involvement Coordinator Kaela Watson kept in mind while planning this Saturday’s event. “It’s a really great opportunity to learn and get involved — just like always,” Watson said. Palousafest is a collaboration of University of Idaho organizations and community partners, Watson said. The estimated 3,000 to 5,000 attendees will find local businesses, nonprofits and UI clubs lining the stretch of Sixth Street between McConnell Hall and the Living and Learning Communities (LLCs). Watson said about 200 organizations are planned to set up shop at Palousafest. Most will hand out information and “freebies.” “The thing that I think is really exciting about this event is that this campus has so many opportunities for students,” Watson said. “ Just looking at all the different clubs

and academic opportunities we have, it’s amazing what you can do here.” In addition to the abundance of informational pamphlets and free pens students and community members can load their bags with, Watson said this year’s Palousafest will have pizza provided by Sodexo, games, rides and entertainment directly after the street fair. Attendees can find free pizza, as long as it lasts, near the front of the street fair, Watson said. An obstacle course will be stationed by the McConnell Hall building and a four-person carnival ride near the LLCs. Watson said attendees must sign a short waiver before using the obstacle course and carnival ride. After the street fair, which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Watson said the final Screen on the Green film showing of the year will take place on the Tower Lawn. “Avengers: Infinity War” will begin at 8:45 p.m. In years past, Palousafest has concluded the evening with a concert from local bands and artists. This year, Watson said they felt it would be best to end with something a bit more lowkey. SEE PALOUSAFEST PAGE 5

The next generation of Vandals begin New Student Orientation Danny Bugingo Argonaut

As summer comes to a close, students are flooding into Moscow and the next stage of their lives. New Student Orientation and the Week of Welcome offers a time for some of those new faces, namely first-year and transfer students, to adjust to their new campus and community over a four-day span of events. It began Thursday with convocation, where President Chuck Staben gave an official welcome to the university. Later that evening, students participated in New Vandal Mashup, a series of games and activities that introduce students to one another. “During part of New Vandal Mashup, the students find high-five partners,” said Madison Bergeman, a fourth-year student leading orientation for her third time. “Then months down the road they’ll run into them and be like, ‘Hey, that’s my high five partner.’ So, it’s cool that the freshmen get to make friends like that.” On Friday, students will sort by the college they’re enrolled in before exploring a variety of workshops intended to prepare them for day-to-day life on campus.

Next, on Saturday, students will partner with local businesses and organizations in the Serving Your New Community (SYNC) program. They will ride buses to several locations on the Palouse to restore buildings, clean up trails and paint houses, among other things. “In the past, I’ve pulled weeds from the Moscow Community Garden and cleaned the Palouse bike trail,” Bergeman said. “So, it’s fun little things around the community.” The fun little activities add up. Last year, students provided more than 1,800 hours of service at over 40 sites in the area, according to the Department of Student Involvement. Later that day, students will have the chance to attend the Palousafest street fair which will feature student organizations lining Sixth Street to pitch themselves to incoming students. The Department of Student Involvement expects somewhere between 3,000 and 5,000 students and community members to attend and enjoy the games, prizes, food and live music. SEE ORIENTATION PAGE 5

IN THIS ISSUE An obscure sport finds a home at UI.

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Tailgating makes a return to UI SBOE permits alcoholuse at UI tailgates, police to patrol games Olivia Heerskink Argonaut

After a two-year hiatus, alcohol is now permitted at University of Idaho tailgating events following a 3-2 vote by the Idaho State Board of Education in June. A policy change was approved last October that authorized alcohol use at NCAA athletic events on university campuses under specific circumstances, if granted prior approval by the state board, prompting UI officials to apply. UI Director of Communications Jodi Walker said the university received a lot of feedback from Vandal fans who wanted alcohol reinstated at tailgating events. “Tailgating is not synonymous with drinking alcohol,” she said. “(But) it was something that was important to fans … and this gives us the opportunity to provide them with a safe place to do so.” Walker said alcohol is allowed

in parking lots 34, 57, 57E and 110 near the west side of the Kibbie Dome during all 2018 home football matchups. The permit also applies to the scrimmage in spring. Moscow Police officers will patrol the area each game and look for excessive or underage drinking, as well as other potential safety issues or criminal activity, said Moscow Police Chief James Fry. “We just want people to come out and be able to have a good time,” Fry said. “We understand people enjoy having a barbeque and having a drink while at a game, and most are fairly responsible.” Despite the state board’s decision, alcohol was seemingly permitted — in some capacity — by a city ordinance allowing open containers during home football games, “between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. in any place located within Sixth Street to the north, South Rayburn to the east and south, and Perimeter Drive to the west and south.” But the 2017 regulation did not extend to university property, Walker said. The state board’s de-

cision rectifies that issue, “bringing policy in line with actuality.” “This doesn’t really change things for us,” Fry said. “We’re going to patrol the areas, look out for excessive drinking and make sure people are being safe — like we always do.” ASUI President Nicole Skinner said she believes the state board’s decision acts in the best interests of students and alumni. She said the ban had adverse effects and rather than limiting alcohol usage, it instead increased it and fostered unhealthy drinking habits. “Alcohol was still present at games before the SBOE’s decision,” Skinner said. “But our students can now drink at their own leisure again without fearing repercussions.” Skinner thinks the permit has the potential to create a much safer environment because “students will feel less inclined to binge drink to remain intoxicated through the game” or drink at an off-campus location. During her tenure, Skinner hopes to partner with Vandal Ath-

letics and the UI Office of Alumni Relations to reinvent the game-day experience, making it more community centered. “Tailgating is so much more than the beverage in your cup,” Skinner said. “It’s about Vandals coming together to support our athletes and connect with one another.” UI officials will have to submit

a postseason report to the state board in order for the permit to be renewed an additional year. Students found in violation of the student conduct code or state law are subject to disciplinary action, including loss of parking or ticket privileges and dismissal from university premises. Olivia Heersink can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu

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String of car burglaries, theft on UI campus Kyle Pfannenstiel Argonaut

The Moscow Police Department received a string of complaints Wednesday about items being stolen from vehicles parked on the University of Idaho’s campus. In total, Captain Tyson Berrett, MPD’s Campus Division Commander, said the department received five complaints — four of which are being treated as burglaries and the other as a theft. A car window was smashed in at least some of the burglaries, all four of which reportedly occurred in a parking lot to the west of the Menard Law Building, Berrett

said. He said the theft reportedly occurred in a parking lot near the ASUI Kibbie Dome. Berrett said the department can’t pin down when the incidents occurred, but noted that the last one was reported at 4:30 a.m. Thursday — the early hours of the start of move-in day. UI officials warned some students and staff of reported car prowling by sending a notice Thursday morning to people who’ve opted in to Vandal Alert, a system that people affiliated with the university can sign up for. The notification included advice on how to reduce chances of a burglary, like parking in lighted areas and removing valu-

ables from one’s car; it did not specify an area on campus that they were occurring in. Captain Berrett said, because the incidents were concentrated in a specific area, he believes it was a single perpetrator casing vehicles in the vicinity. He said vehicle burglaries happen throughout the year, but it’s rare that the department sees what’s commonly called “smash and grab” incidents. Typically, Berrett said car burglaries are done by thieves breaking into cars left unlocked. Berrett also advised that drivers should leave valuables out of sight if they leave it in their vehicle.

“All four of the vehicles that got broken in to had valuables that you could see from the outside of the vehicle,” Berrett said. “There were a lot of cars in that parking lot that didn’t get broken into.” The department has no suspects as of Thursday evening. Berrett said they’ve obtained fingerprints on one car, but says it’ll likely be months before useable results are back from the laboratory. Meanwhile, Berrett said MPD is working with campus security personnel to review video footage. Kyle Pfannenstiel can be reached at kylecp@uidaho.edu

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New Vandals learn about student-lead organizations at Palousafest 2017.

PALOUSAFEST FROM PAGE 1

“Typically what we’ve noticed, is concerts are more high energy. A movie is a more relaxing end to a busy day,” Watson said. Saturday will be a busy day for many new UI students, as they take part in an array of events geared toward campus involve-

ment and community outreach. Dahlinger said it might be a busy day for students, but it’s also a day that breaks the ice. “After the Sound of Idaho Marching Band kicks us off, and nervous attendees figure out folks at the tables aren’t that intimidat-

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est is still an event worth attending. “We get the chance to show old and new students what this campus has to offer,” Watson said. Dahlinger said many of the tables are hosted by sophomore students and older, helping new students find what might work

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A recent report on UI’s athletic department’s mishandlings put some blame on the university, citing sub-par communication on a policy change on how sexual misconduct complaints should be handled. The report, however, called Spear’s actions in response to a sexual misconduct complaint insensitive. Atchley said the state board considered the report, along with other information in making its decision. Following Spear’s initial 60-day paid leave, UI President Chuck Staben announced in June Spear’s absence would continue until further notice, as external consultants investigated the department’s mishandlings of the assault case brought forward by former diver Mairin Jameson against widereceiver Jahrie Level, who was

ing, there is an energy of curiosity and exuberance among our attendees of all the things our institution and community have to offer,” Dahlinger said. But, Watson said for students who have already been through a busy orientation weekend, Palousaf-

accused by another UI athlete, Marin Jameson, of harassment. Spear received widespread backlash from the UI student body after Jameson’s story came to light. The ASUI Senate called for Spear’s immediate removal in an April resolution and a student-ran petition separate from the vote called for his removal. Spear was hired as athletics director in 2003. Following a swell of reporting on the mishandlings, UI President Staben announced his plans to leave in June 2019 — marking nearly five years with the university. Staben said the decision to not renew his contract was unrelated to the mishandlings and was a mutual decision with the state board. Kyle Pfannenstiel can be reached at kylecp@uidaho.edu

“One of the newest events we’re doing this year is a Field Day on Sunday the 19th. We’re hoping this will be an opportunity for students to be outside, play kickball, and have some fun right before school begins,” said Whitey Sumner, lead student coordinator for the orientation program. After Field Day activities, students will participate in the traditional Vandal Walk from the Kibbie Dome to the Administration Building. This walk

mirrors the walk students make at graduation from the Administration Building to the Kibbie Dome. The two act as proverbial bookends for students’ time at the university. “I think Orientation is important for all the new freshmen,” Bergemen said. “It’s a good start to their career here at U of I, and it’s a good way to build Vandal pride.” Danny Bugingo can be reached bugi6793@ vandals.uidaho.edu.

best for them. “Jump-in, challenge yourself to make new connections and reflect a bit on how you’d like to grow in your first year of college,” Dahlinger said. Hailey Stewart can be reached at

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A country concert kickoff Rodney Atkins to perform Monday in back to school concert at UI Max Rothenberg Argonaut

American country music artist Rodney Atkins will headline a concert for UI students and members of the Palouse community Monday. Atkins is an Academy of Country Music (ACM) award winner and six-time ACM nominee, along with being the 2006 Top New Male Vocalist winner. Atkins will perform a variety of songs, including classic hits “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)” and “Farmer’s Daughter,” in addition to new releases such as 2018’s “Caught Up in the Country.” Jeremy Barron, associate director of Conferences and Events at UI, said student voices were very influential in picking the artist. “My department worked closely with Vandal Entertainment, Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic to find options that everyone agreed on,” Barron said. “I provided a list of country music artists that were options in terms of proximity to our university as well as open dates. In the end, the students made the final decision.” Barron said discussions began back in May, and Atkins accepted the university’s offer in June. The concert will be held on the UI SprinTurf field, next to

the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center. Tickets are free for UI students with a valid Vandal Card, and general admission will cost $15 for the public. Tickets can be purchased through the UI Ticket Office, and will also be sold from 5-9 p.m. Monday at the east end of the Kibbie Dome. “Events like this are costly and we have been trying to find ways to pool our resources to provide a wider variety of entertainment options to the campus and community,” Barron said. “The beginning of this semester seemed like a good opportunity to try it out.” American singer-songwriter Lucas Hoge will be opening for the concert at 7:30 p.m. Hoge’s first album, “In My Dreams,” was released in 2002, and since then he has received numerous accolades. Most recently, Rolling Stone named Hoge in their “Top 10 Artists You Need To Know 2017.” Additionally, Hoge’s 2017 album “Dirty South” debuted at No. 12 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums, and became the best-selling country album of the week. Barron said the process for selecting the opening act is the same as the headliner. “Discussions begin regarding costs, and then we submit our best offer to the artist and they determine whether or not they want to accept it,” he said. While there hasn’t been much collaboration between UI Events and Support Services, IFC and Vandal Entertainment in the past,

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Country music artist Rodney Atkins will perform Monday on the UI SprinTurf field. Barron said the goal of everyone involved is to continue to collaborate in the future. “The more we work together, the more successful these events can be,” he said. “Pooling together our talents and resources is beneficial for everyone.”

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Seating for the concert is firstcome, first-serve, and the event is advertised as family friendly. Barron said his previous 15 years of experience in the music business helped develop strong relationships within the industry, allowing him to provide more op-

portunities and contacts. “Ever since I’ve gotten here, we’ve been working hard to create more events like this,” Barron said. “I hope this is the first of many.” Max Rothenberg can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Here we go again Keep on cringing The “Mamma Mia!” sequel checks off all the charm and quirk boxes, lacks substance from first film Hailey Stewart Argonaut

Remember 2008? I don’t quite think of it as the year President Obama took office or the year of the financial crisis. I tend to think of 2008 as the year Swedish pop music made its triumphant return and the year I began to understand the true allure of Meryl Streep. “Mamma Mia!” came out that year, catapulting ABBA back into the spotlight and prompting every young girl’s dream of owning a private island hotel in Greece. It was nothing short of whimsical. Slowly, 10 years went by — the original “Mamma Mia!” still stood the test of time. Then a rumor materialized. A second installment of the hit film was set to show, and this time with an even bigger cast and all our favorite ABBA songs. The sequel, aptly titled “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” released this summer. It brought with it nearly the same main cast as 10 years ago and a new set of songs, all of which incredibly difficult to not sing along with in the theater. It’s no spoiler that Meryl Streep is less a part of this film than we could have hoped for. The previews showed the actress for just a split second and fans shed a tear until they realized Cher would be part of the film as well. “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” only added to its wonderful, but aging star power with the storyline. Amanda Seyfried, who plays the daughter, holds the focus of the present-day storyline, while Lily James plays a young Meryl Streep looking for an adventure in 1970s Greece. Both actresses almost make up for the fact that Meryl Streep plays little a role in this film. This film takes place as Sophie, the daughter of Streep’s character, begins making the quaint Greek island hotel her own. And, just like her mother, she realizes she is pregnant in the same place her mother once was with her. Leave it up to her three fathers, played by Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard, to help bring the comedy and love we saw in the first film.

According to Wilson, the best kinds of comedy reflect reality, and the reactions to that reality. That’s why so many standup comics do best when they simply tell An awkward silence rings out from the a story. The humorous anecdote is not television, loud as any explosion or burst what makes the audience laugh. It’s the of laughter from a live audience. comic’s reaction to that story that draws On the screen, Steve Carrell pauses, the audience in and connects them with looks directly at the camera and says the performer. nothing. The tension within the Wilson said as world events scene could be cut with the dullturn darker and grimmer, so does est of knives. the comedy. The audience who The scene is horribly uncomhas the largest appetite for dark fortable, yet evokes the purest comedy that emulates real life? form of enjoyment and comedy. Young people. “The Office,” one of America’s Wilson referenced fellow actor Brandon Hill most cringe-worthy comedies, John Krasinski’s long-running excels in every possible way in gag, where he would glance at the making the audience feel hilariously uncamera with an incredulous face after some comfortable, and was one of the pillars of ridiculous hijinks. cringe comedy that eventually brought the “What’s interesting to me is how much distasteful medium into the mainstream young people like that kind of humor,” in the mid-2000s. Wilson said. “That’s how young people Now, “The Office” and other comedies feel today. They’re seeing all of this like it such as “Arrested Development” absurdity. If they could, young people and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” thrive in would look at the camera.” the spotlight, serving up dish after dish of Now, with national politics in a tailspin horribly wonderful cringe. and bleaker headlines every day, more Cringe humor isn’t blatant. It’s not “in- people are “looking to the camera” than your-face” humor. It’s not really a laughever before. The crazy has become crazier, out-loud humor. The chances of hearing and young people are looking for an outlet, canned studio audience reactions in the a form of art that speaks directly to them background are next to zero. and assures them they’re not going insane. That’s what makes it so pure. That’s where cringe comes in. The Actor Rainn Wilson, who played the construction of a scene revolves not around character of Dwight Schrute on “The Ofeasy punchlines. They build off situational fice,” explained in an interview with Big humor, and the punchline is delivered in Think why he believes cringe humor, and an awkward silence, as characters slowly his show’s iteration of that practice, stands digest what exactly is happening. alone at the top of comedic methods. This is why shows like “The Office” “So much of the comedy is not in the stand the test of time. The cringe was ahead of its time, a look into the future of comedy. set-up, set-up, punchline,” Wilson said. Brandon Hill “There are very few jokes on our show. can be reached at It really is behavior and the reactions to that behavior.” arg-arts@uidaho.edu

Awkward humor prevails over all other mediums, especially today

Their younger selves, along with the love interests of Donna Sheridan played by Jeremy Irvine, Hugh Skinner and Josh Dylan, are bronzed, beautiful and quirky as ever. While sitting anxiously in the theater for this film, I felt just like I had watching the 2008 film — giddy and ready to sing. Neither of the two films provide for the strongest plot. But, what it’s missing in plot it makes up for in music and magic — we have ABBA to thank for that. It is no easy task to make a sequel, especially one worth seeing. On top of that, the producers of “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” had to do all this without the immense starpower of Meryl Streep. Rather than creating something totally new, they built on what they know best: pop music, dazzling costumes and firey red fake sunsets as the backdrop to every good ballad.

“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” only added to its wonderful, but aging star power with the storyline.

When this second installment eventually hits Netflix, most viewers will most likely still flock to the original. But, as soon as the credits role on the first, we’ll all undoubtedly click play on the next. I may not remember the year 2018 as the year “Mama Mia! Here We Go Again” hit theaters. But, I will remember it as the year my childhood felt a little more complete. Hailey Stewart can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter at @Hailey_ann97

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A hundred-acre homerun

OPINION

“Christopher Robin” is a simple yet touching adventure

“Christopher Robin” is a straightforward behind, and gradually comes full circle. Pooh film, and that’s OK. Each character is fairly really just wants his friend back, and he will one-dimensional, with the exception being do anything to please him. Robin himself. The animation for Pooh and the other The film is nothing revolutionary, and stuffed animals is quite incredible. At times there’s really no deeper message than what’s it’s hard to believe CGI was even involved, presented on the surface. Yet, director Marc but I suppose there really isn’t another explaForster manages to perfectly capture the nosnation for a talking donkey. talgia and sheer joy that comes with Winnie And speaking of Eeyore, thanks to the the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood. voice acting of Brad Garrett, Eeyore steals Ewan McGregor plays Christopher Robin, every scene he is in. His gloomy and negaan efficiency expert at Winslow Luggages tive attitude is a great contrast to the rest of who has forgotten his childhood. After prom- the cast, but it doesn’t overpower them. ising his wife Evelyn (Hayley Atwell) and I haven’t touched yet on the rest of the daughter Madeline (Bronte Carmichael) he animals — Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, will take them away for the weekend before Owl, Kanga and Roo — but they all share at summer ends, Christopher becomes too least a few scenes together. While I was hopcaught up in his work once again. ing for more screen time with them, it makes Meanwhile, when Pooh cannot find any sense for these animals to take a back seat for of his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, most of the ride. he walks through Christopher’s old The film rides a fine line between door. This practically brings them “Are these stuffed animals really face to face with each other, and alive?” and “There’s no way magic Christopher begrudgingly agrees to is actually involved in this, is there?” help Pooh find them. Without spoiling anything though, I It’s evident from the start that was satisfied with the film’s ending Christopher’s relationship with his and it really captured the theme they family is strained. He wishes to were going for. The ending is not at send his daughter away to boarding all what I expected, but I’m glad I Max Rothenberg school, believing he must prepare was wrong. Argonaut her for adult life. This becomes a My main criticism is that Forster push and pull as the film progresses, too often feels the need to make with Madeline desperately wanting to please things a little too “on the nose.” her father while not wanting to leave. This is first and foremost a film about This further encapsulates the main theme, family and not letting work consume what’s which Forster really hammers in over the most important, yet the resolution is estab100-minute runtime. Pooh phrases it best lished from the very beginning. when he says “Doing nothing often leads to When Christopher’s evil boss Giles the very best kind of something.” It’s a theme Winslow Jr. (Mark Gatiss) states “Nothing that I’m not quite sure I really agree with, but comes from nothing,” the viewer immediI can see how it fits into the context of the ately knows what the final showdown will film. be. And when Christopher loses Pooh in the Christopher has grown up and forgotfog and has to walk through the potentially ten the important things in life, and it’s up Heffalump and Woozle infested woods, it’s to Pooh and Co. to jog his memory and made clear he is battling his inner crisis and show him that sometimes, doing nothing is who he used to be. perfectly fine. Yet the more I think about it, the more it Now let’s talk about Pooh. The stuffed doesn’t really matter. This film wasn’t made bear really steals the show, with frequent for those who dissect every individual scene, thought-provoking one liners and his usual or those who search for the deeper meaning craving for honey. behind a theme. I don’t even think the film At its heart, the film is about Winnie the was made for children, since many aren’t Pooh, not Christopher Robin. The tear-jerkfamiliar with the stories. ing moments all occur when Pooh interacts “Christopher Robin” is a love letter to with Christopher, and Jim Cummings does a those who grew up with the characters, and phenomenal job of portraying a bumbling yet from the very first scene. It’s an excellent, insightful bear. nostalgic, emotional adventure — even if it’s And when I say tear-jerking, I really do a tad too simple. mean it. The film opens with a dialogue Max Rothenberg between the two that reminds viewers of their can be reached at own childhood and what they might have left arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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REVIEW

A fresh take on a classic “Everything is Alive” offers an original take on storytelling Kali Nelson Argonaut

As a person who walks to campus, the grocery store and my friend’s house, I have little time to sit down and read. Podcasts have become a staple and an easy way for me to reach my daily word count. It’s an easy, semi-passive activity for anyone doing a variety of other tasks. Podcasts can satisfy almost any literary need. There are podcasts that can educate, report the news and lead discussions. Some even tell stories, much like the old radio shows of our grandparents’ generation. “Everything is Alive” is a strange podcast. Host Ian Chillag spends the entire episode interviewing inanimate objects. Characters can range from a can of cola to a lamppost, a bar of soap or anything else Chillag can think of. In the first episode, listeners meet Louis, a can of generic cola. He tells Chillag and the listeners how he was bought in a case for a 12-year-old’s birthday at a bowling alley, and when he wasn’t drunk he went home with some humans. Louis also recounts a close encounter he had where he was almost drunk while watching “Jaws,” and how he once took a trip to Florida with these humans whose fridge he lives in. “Everything is Alive” at first listen requires the listener to give up some of their reality, to wonder for roughly 20 minutes what it would be like if inanimate objects could talk. The listeners are supposed to ask themselves what these objects would say, what their personalities

would be like and what stories they could tell. In all my podcast listening, I have found none that do this. “Everything is Alive” is also different in how it teaches facts. Yes, this podcast will teach you things, because as stated in the show’s biography, everything the interviewee says is true. Radiator, an energy drink from the 1920s made from radium and water mixed together, is in fact real, just like Louis said. It did in fact kill Eben Byers, a well-known industrialist at the time, and caused him to be buried in a lead-lined coffin according to Popular Science. Theodore Gray of Popular Science reports after Byers passed away from his three bottle a day habit, the Food and Drug Administration started their crack down on radioactive health products, effectively killing the market. It takes the same format as a Dan Brown book, telling a story which, while untrue, includes real people, places and things, blending reality and fiction into a seamless retelling of the listener’s reality, bending it into something quirky and new. It relies heavily on the listener’s suspension of disbelief and the charm of its characters — the key to any podcast’s success. As a hybrid of an educational podcast and a story time podcast, “Everything is Alive” blends reality with the absurdity of a talking can of soda. The show is funny and insightful, occasionally bringing small pieces of wisdom to the listener, giving them the chance to look at the world from a different perspective, even if it is just for an episode. Kali Nelson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Fall video game preview GAMES

A list of games that should be on any gamer’s radar Max Rothenberg Argonaut

Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Sept. 14 The sequel to 2015’s “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” this game takes Lara Croft to Latin America as she races against the evil organization Trinity to find a Mayan relic. Earlier this year I reviewed the film “Tomb Raider,” which, while it did borrow heavily from this game series, was still a disappointment on so many levels. I promise that even if this game turns out to be a flop, it’ll still be better than the film. Supposedly Lara triggers some kind of Mayan apocalypse, and it’s up to her to save the world. While there have been concerns regarding the game’s new developers and graphics that do not look up to par with the first two games, the gameplay seems to be similar, if not slightly improved. The combination of

over-the-top set pieces, puzzles and combat is what made the first two games so phenomenal. Even if the graphics look slightly worse, that combination will drive home another victory for “Shadow of the Tomb Raider.”

huge fan of the “Mega Man” series, but I understand the rich history and importance of the character. After the incredible letdown of “Mighty No. 9,” “Mega Man 11” looks to go back to the basics and treat fans to what they expect from Spyro: Reignited the series. Trilogy - Sept. 21 The touted new feaIt’s Spyro. It’s a fly- ture of this game is the ing dragon that spits Double Gear system, fire. It’s everyone’s which gives Mega childhood. Please pick Man two new abiliup this game on ties. Hopefully fans release. won’t hate this change as much as I think they Forza Horizon 4, will. Mega Man 11 - Oct. 2 Assassin’s Creed With two drastically Odyssey - Oct. 5 different games releasI’m very skeptical of ing this week, it’s best this release, although to keep things short. it has the potential to For those unfamiliar be great. If images of with “Forza Horizon,” “Odyssey” were held it very well might be side-by-side with last the greatest racing se- year’s “Origins,” no ries of all time. This one would be able to time, the grand open tell the difference. world at the player’s The game is behands is Britain. ing built with the exThe driving physics act same engine, and seem to largely be the seems to have the exsame, but an important act same gameplay as distinction is that the well. I’m worried the in-game world chang- developers are coastes depending on which ing off of the success of the four seasons it of last year’s entry, but is. Have fun sliding only time will tell. around in ice. The game takes I have never been a place during the

Peloponnesian War in ancient Greece, and the player is a descendant of Spartan king Leonidas I. Yes, that Leonidas. This is the first “Assassin’s Creed” that lets players choose their own character, and introduces a few new role-playing elements to gameplay. Hopefully it will be enough to keep the series fresh. Battlefield V Oct. 19 I omitted the new “Call of Duty” from the list for several reasons, most of which are not important enough to mention. Primarily, however, this is because I believe the new Battlefield will blow it out of the water. “Battlefield V” takes place during World War II, which is a little bit of an odd choice considering last year’s “Battlefield 1” took place during World War I. Naming inconsistencies aside, this game seems to have improved on many of the features from years past. Most notably are the new game mode “Grand Operations,”

and of course the addi- Rockstar really figured tion of a battle royale out a winning formula mode that imitates with this one. many games of late. It’s a tad confusing that while this game Just Dance 2019 - is technically a sequel Oct. 23 and even has the numI’m not quite sure ber two in the title, the how this game landed plot is actually a on my list, or what ex- prequel. Companies actly piqued my inter- really need to work est. While there’s not on a better system for much to distinguish naming. this from past “Just This time around, Dance” games, there’s the protagonist is Arone important caveat. thur Morgan, part of This can be played the Van der Linde gang on a Nintendo Switch in the Wild West. Fans with the tiny joy-cons, will be happy to see and I still have that John Marston, the absolutely no idea how protagonist of the first this works. It doesn’t game, will be a seem like dancing, so returning side charthe name should prob- acter whose past will ably be changed to likely be explored “Just Swing.” more. Just don’t become too attached, Red Dead Redemp- because we all know tion 2 - Oct. 26 what happens This is my highly to him. anticipated game of There isn’t enough the year, and for good room to dive into evreason. “Red Dead ery single way they Redemption 2” builds improved on the last off of the incredibly game, but there’s one strong fundamentals thing that just can’t be of 2010’s original, and overlooked. One piece looks to improve on of groundbreaking what is still considered tech that will pave the one of the greatest way for future westgames of all time. ern games. Horses can It’s hard to believe now move side to side. it’s been over eight Max Rothenberg years since the last can be reached at game came out, but arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Music

Out of this world albums Artist: Death Grips Album: Year of the Snitch Label: Harvest Records Release date: June 22, 2018 For fans of: Lil Ugly Mane

The return of the veteran experimental hip-hop group Death Grips comes just two years after their previous studio release, their fourth commercial record titled “Bottomless Pit”. This record came after their previous record “The Powers that B,” which through its eclectic Bjork samples and odd mixes of psychedelic rock and harsh noise ended on a song titled “Death Grips 2.0.” What “Bottomless Pit” did was attempt to commercialize the abrasive sounds that Death Grips had been working with, while still forwarding their sound in an even more stringent showcase of obtuseness. And if this record was the ground that “Death Grips 2.0” was built from, their fifth album “Year of the Snitch” is the questionable skeleton of their musical abode. Featuring genres like synth punk, glitch hop and electroindustrial, the California band — in their usual style — decided that sounds alone weren’t good enough. The album features collaborations from Tool bassist Justin Chancellor and Andrew Adamson, the director of motion picture classics Shrek and Shrek 2. Producer Andy Morin, percussionist Zach Hill and lead vocalist MC Ride aren’t known to conventionalize their sounds, and the content of their most recent Death Grips record encapsulates this idea. From the intro track “Death Grips Is Online” to the closer “Disappointed,” the already penned style of Grips and Co. is utilized

against a more cybernetic, futuristic sound of production — assisted on all 13 tracks with deck scratching by DJ Swamp. Their dissonant blend of noise and rap is meshed with styles they had experimented with before on prior releases. Take for example the sludgemetal harmonies on “Black Paint.” Yet, parrying this sound is the key to why this record exists within their discography as a standalone record. Odd songs like “Linda’s In Custody” or “The Fear” strengthen Death Grips’ repertoire of being “that” weird band, the band that could layer breakbeat 808 snares against cute synth bleeps or freejazz piano underneath monotone versed poetry. Where “Year of the Snitch” stands as a record is to cement their avant-garde status, where the only directions to go now could be a whiplashing spin into pop or a head rushing charge into further sonic obscurity. While tracks like “Streaky” and “Flies” continue Death Grips’ typical blend of discordant electronics and quickly spit rap verses, the contextual bulk of “Year of the Snitch” seems like its creation is to further solidify the group’s position as the progressive hip-hop band. Rating: 4.5/5 Artist: Travis Scott Album: ASTROWORLD Label: Epic Records Release date: August 3, 2018 For fans of: Kanye West Finding himself amid a shaky relationship with Kylie Jenner and riding the cultural wave of his last two records, Travis Scott had been queued up to hit a homerun with his fourth studio release, “ASTROWORLD.” The title of the record

was released in May 2016, a fingerful of months away from his follow-up record “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.” What “Birds” followed up was Cactus Jack’s debut stunner, “Rodeo,” or at least it attempted to follow it up. The importance of “ASTROWORLD’s” release after two years of hype is not one to be downplayed, because in the downtime between “Rodeo” and “Birds,” many fans wanted Scott to continue in the diversely curated list of collaborators and ideas that his debut album consisted of so numerously. ASTROWORLD isn’t completely missing what fans had been wanting out of the name. The amusement park concept is explored quite voraciously in the scene-setting of the album. Songs like “STARGAZING” or “SICKO MODE” begin ideas and create interesting musical interludes while transitioning sections of songs, calling back to the multi-part tracks of “Rodeo” like “90210” and “Wasted.” Artists like James Blake, 21 Savage and Drake pop up in the mix but are more like a free ride ticket you find on the ground rather than the ride you came to get on, with Scott’s predictable vocalizations and ad-libs still running amok. A key track is “STOP TRYING TO BE GOD,” a grandiose cataclysm of reverb, harmonicas, atmospheric trap autotune croons and what sounds like Kid Cudisampled moans. In comparison to many of the formulaic bangers on “Birds,” this song fuses Scott’s key attributes that ignited his fame with his keen ear for variance and interesting production. This is the best factor of “ASTROWORLD” by far, and with producers like TM88, Boi-1da,

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Travis Scott performs to a large crowd in 2014. Thundercat, John Mayer and Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, this album would be hard-pressed to not sound good or sound boring. The beats, rhythms, soundscapes and instrumentals alone are some of Travis’s strongest. Sitting at 17 songs, “ASTROWORLD” is sure to be one of Travis Scott’s discographic highlights, but like a carnival with too much to see in too small of a venue, the final product wouldn’t have hurt from a few cut tracks

and a more focused construction. From the monotonous earworm “NO BYSTANDERS” to the quiet Nav feature on “YOSEMITE,” the Houston dynamo is continuing his artistic revitalization of the trap genre while still making the same mistakes that plagued his work from the start. Rating: 3.5/5 Rem Jensen can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Polo athletes associated with the UI Polo Club practice in an outdoor arena in Troy, Idaho

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An unlikely home at UI An obscure sport finds a home just miles from the University of Idaho Brandon Hill Argonaut

The thought of polo might evoke images of swimmers grasping desperately for a ball, thrashing around in a large indoor pool. However, for Reagan Barron, the sport of polo is much, much different. Barron serves as the president of UI’s polo club, and not the water kind. Barron and his fellow teammates spend their days out in Troy, galloping across an arena on horseback, swinging large wooden mallets in attempt to score. “I often find it difficult to describe polo to beginners because it is so different than all other sports. It is one of those games that you need to just see for yourself to understand,” he said. “I have found that the best way to explain polo is to describe it as hockey on horses. In reality, there are many differences between hockey and polo, but this comparison helps beginners visualize the sport.” According to Barron, polo operates in

two basic forms: indoor and outdoor. He acknowledged that most people might immediately think of outdoor polo, perhaps on a manicured lawn next to a country club. However, Barron said Idaho’s team, as well as all intercollegiate polo teams, play indoors. “The main game play is the same - just in an arena,” he said. “At the end of the day, the main point of the game is to get the ball in the other team’s goal.” Meanwhile, fellow teammate Riley Harris, a junior at UI, said he was intimidated at first when he was introduced to the sport’s complicated rules and obvious challenge: trying to pass and score while atop a horse. Harris said after learning of UI’s club, he decided to give it a shot. “I had explained that I had been on a horse a handful of times before but I knew the basics of what I was doing,” Harris said. “I think my over-confidence got the better of me when I found myself laying on the ground with my horse freely running away from me within the first ten minutes of practice.” His brief escapade into being unseated by a horse did not deter him from persisting. After dusting himself off, Harris said he

quickly found the thrill. “I think what got me hooked is the sheer joy and excitement of riding these incredibly athletic horses with a goal in mind,” he said. “I can’t compare the feeling of flying down the field on top of a horse to any other feeling. By the end of first practice I knew that was something I was going to stick with.” Harris agreed with Barron regarding polo’s complicated rules. Many of the regulations exist to help improve both player and horse safety, such as right of way rules and multiple penalties for overly-aggressive play. Harris, however, said he enjoyed learning the set of rules, and his quick learning soon became an advantage he held over newer players. Now, he says he’s ready to pass on that understanding to younger players. Barron on the other hand, said he thought his sister’s background in horse riding might give him a leg up in competitions. After a crash course on how to play, he said he quickly took to the sport, and made his way to the top. Now, Barron said he is pleased with the way his defensive game has improved, which he owes all to the experience the club gave him over the years. “For me, my biggest strength in the

game is my defense,” he said. “Since I have been playing for three years now, I know the game well and I am good at visualizing where I need to be to stop the other team from scoring a goal.” While the team technically has an official coach, Barron due to distance and time conflicts, their coach is unable to attend some practices. In those instances, Barron takes the reigns. “At the beginning of practices, we divide up so that there are at least 1-2 people per horse and everyone tacks up a horse. It can take about a half an hour to an hour for all the horses to get ready.” Harris said he enjoys bonding with the multiple horses on hand, adding another level of difficulty. “Every horse is different and each have their own quirks, just knowing how to communicate with and understand a horse can improve many aspects of your game such as hitting and out maneuvering other players,” Harris said. “It is something I am always trying to improve.” Brandon Hill can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @brandonmtnhill

STUDENT LIFE

A Vandal turned ninja warrior UI senior discusses experience on American Ninja Warrior, episode aired July 9 Olivia Heersink Argonaut

Jordyn Howell, 22, never expected get a call back, let alone appear on America Ninja Warrior, sending in an application to the show on a whim. “I didn’t think there was any harm in applying,” said the University of Idaho senior. “I honestly thought I wouldn’t make it.” Howell, who is studying marketing, said she has been a fan of the endurance competition for years and decided to give the obstacle course a shot once she realized she was of age to apply. The show first aired in December 2012 as a spinoff of a popular Japanese television series, Sasuke, according to NBC’s website. People compete across the U.S. in the hopes of making it to the final competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. In May, Howell’s impulse paid off — she would be competing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Howell said she went to playgrounds and

skate parks to prepare for the “grueling” course, adding it was hard to properly train for the show. She said she is also a member of The Boneyard Gym in Moscow, which served as her main source of “confidence to even send in the application.” Howell’s episode aired July 9 on NBC. She didn’t complete the course this time around, saying she intends to come back in the future and give it another try. “I’ve got a taste of it and now I want more. … It’s definitely something I’ll never forget,” Howell said. “I met the most amazing people there, even the competitors who have been there season after season were so humble and were willing to give me tips and pointers since it was my first time competing.” Howell said she’s currently in contact with people who want to become her mentor to help her get better, motivating her to return. She said she encourages anyone interested in competing to apply. “It takes you out of your comfort zone, it’s scary but it’s worth it in the end,” she said. “It opened so many doors for me, I can only imagine how it could help someone else in any way.” Howell said getting involved with things like American Ninja Warrior or even something as simple as joining a gym or an intramural team allows one to meet a lot of new

Courtesy | Jordyn Howell

Idaho student Jordyn Howell competed on national television. people, who can provide a different perspective on life. “It’s always good to try new things, sometimes they work out and sometimes they don’t,” Howell said. “You have to keep pushing your boundaries, it helps you in so many ways.” Howell said she tries to play at least one or two sports a semester — mainly basketball and volleyball. She said she regrets not getting involved

sooner, but attests “it’s never too late.” “I didn’t get that involved until late my sophomore year. I didn’t want to step out of little bubble,” Howell said. “I just wanted to get my degree and get out. Now, I’m wishing it would slow down just a bit, so I can enjoy it a little longer before real ‘adulthood’ begins.” Olivia Heersink can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu

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Preparing for the fall: Making a statement Players to watch Position: Wide receiver Class: Junior Height: 5-foot-10-inches Weight: 177 lbs Josh Ellingson

Position: Wide receiver Class: Redshirt junior Height: 6-foot-2-inches Weight: 204 lbs Jeff Cotton

Position: Receiver Class: Redshirt freshman Height: 6-foot Weight: 203 lbs Cutrell Haywood

Meredith Spelbring | Argonaut

Position: Receiver Class: Redshirt freshman Height: 6-foot Weight:173 lbs

Idaho football players lend each other a hand during spring 2018 football camp.

Ready for fall football? Here are the players to watch heading into the regular season Chris Deremer Argonaut

Fall camp is in full swing bringing many new faces to this Vandal squad. To ease growing pains for fans this upcoming season, here is who Vandal Nation believes are the players to watch during the upcoming return in the Big Sky. Many players are stepping up on the offensive side of the ball during fall camp trying to prove that they can make an impact on Saturdays. A surprising sight to see is the depth at the wide receiver position this season for Idaho. Head coach Paul Petrino said he finds it a blessing to have a plethora of talent at the position. “The more of them (wide receivers) that can make plays the better,” Petrino said. “I usually say that fall camp usually comes down to survival of the fittest. It’s usually who can make through it, and who can make plays the first couple games of the year.” After getting some action during Saturday’s scrimmage, it is difficult to choose which receiver could be the best after all showcasing impressive performances. The two most likely reliable targets this season would be junior wide receivers Josh Ellingson and Jeff Cotton. Ellingson gives Idaho the speedy receiver needed at the slot position, with a chance to possibly be a team receptions leader by the end of the season. If Idaho has a chance to get a 1,000yard receiver this season, bet on receiver Jeff Cotton. Cotton has the reliable and sturdy hands necessary to handle any pass thrown his way as well as having that big play ability downfield. Three other names to watch are freshman receivers Cutrell Haywood, DJ Lee, and Michael “Speedy” Noil. These three freshmen are no joke when it comes to talent potential as well as big play ability. They have a knack for the ball and a burst in their step to get down the field in a hurry. Haywood had four touchdowns on five catches Saturday, two of which were 40-yard one-handed receptions in the back of the end zone. Lee also caught a 68-yard bomb downfield as well to add a score on Saturday. Noil may be one of the fastest on the team, and could be utilized all over the field throughout the upcoming season.

Haywood believes his ability to make plays all comes down to his mindset. “I just go up and think, ‘this is mine, I have to grab it’,” Haywood said. Haywood believes it comes down to the heart and grit of the wide receiver core that can make them special to watch this season. “We all go out there and give it all we got and keep fighting.” Haywood said. “We never let each other get down, and keep communicating which is a key to this offense.” Another name to keep an eye out for on the offense is junior running back Jack Bamis. While the set tandem will probably be between senior Isaiah Saunders and freshman Roshaun Johnson, don’t be surprised to see a lot of the dual threat Bamis out there for the offense as well as the defense. Bamis’s downhill running ability is incredible, being able to shed off tacklers without losing a step. It is easy to imagine a lot of opportunities for Bamis on first and second down plays this season, as well as inside the five-yard line of the red zone. On the other side of the ball, the defensive line looks impressive this coming season. One new name to watch is sophomore defensive lineman Rahsaan Crawford. Crawford looks to make a name for himself this season, as well as looking to be the new outspoken leader for that defensive front. The whole linebacker core for the Vandals will be difficult for opponents to handle throughout this season. Junior Ty Graham will look to continue his dominance after suffering a season ending injury last year that put his dominance on hold. Last but definitely not least –– is Idaho’s superstar talent senior linebacker and tight end Kaden Elliss. Undoubtably the biggest piece for this Vandal defense, Elliss looks to continue to be the dominant rusher that this squad has to offer. But that’s not the only place to expect big things by the star. Watch out for his monster play at tight end throughout the season. Elliss is an unquestionable athlete who can do anything that this team asks of him, which makes him a bona fide stud on both sides of the ball. Overall, this Idaho squad looks to be rejuvenated at every position on the field showing why this season may be a memorable one for Vandal fans everywhere. Chris Deremer can be reached at argsports@uidaho.edu

DJ Lee

Position: Receiver Class: Freshman Height: 5-foot-8-inches Weight: 152 lbs Michael Noil

Position: Running back Class: Redshirt junior Height: 6-foot-3-inches Weight: 214 lbs Jack Bamis

Position: Defensive lineman Class: Redshirt sophomore Height: 5-foot-10-inches Weight: 331 lbs Rahsaan Crawford

Position: Linebacker Class: Junior Height: 6-foot Weight: 217 lbs Ty Graham

Position: Linebacker/Tight end Class: Senior Height: 6-foot-3-inches Weight: 240 lbs Kaden Elliss

Courtesy | Idaho Media Relations

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Far from a long shot Carlos Longhi Neto sets his sights on this season, with a new role Brandon Hill Argonaut

After another successful season, the Idaho men’s tennis team turned their sights onto the 2018-2019 season, with hopes of yet another Big Sky title on their minds. However, just weeks before students and athletes alike start the semester both on the court and the classroom, serious changes in leadership altered the structure of a team that has dominated the conference in recent years. At the helm, Carlos Longhi Neto, a now senior looking to lead his team to the postseason, will have to fight through adversity, after the men’s head coach Abid Akbar left the program to pursue his professional career, according to Idaho media relations. Nevertheless, Longhi Neto spoke highly of his coach, and all the work he put in to make the program a powerhouse in the Big Sky Conference. “All the titles that we have won over the past two years wouldn’t have happened without Coach Akbar,” he said. “He let us be free on the court, he trusts us enough to let us go for our shots and one thing that really makes him a tremendous coach is his ability to identify our strengths and work very hard to keep improve on something that we are good at. He is a truly leader.” Sans coach, the Vandals will also have to

perform without their star player from last year, Mark Kovacs. The former Vandal competed with tenacity from the No. 1 singles position. Kovacs set an Idaho record with 96 career wins, and often provided the Vandals with crucial points in close contests. Longhi Neto said despite the absence of such a valuable asset, he believed the rest of his teammates would rise to the challenge. “I’m feeling pretty good about this upcoming season, even though we lost the most valuable player in the team (Mark Kovacs) he was such a great asset for our team,” Longhi Neto said. But I trust 100 percent on the other guys, we have proven that we can be very competitive under pressure.” One of those players Longhi Neto will be relying on is longtime friend Lucas Coutinho. The pair would sometimes meet on the court in their home country of Brazil, and soon found themselves both donning the Silver and Gold years later. Longhi Neto and Coutinho will be two of three seniors on the Vandals’ team. Longhi Neto said along with Peter Shin, the older players will be tasked with stepping in heavier leadership roles, something he expects to take on in stride. “I don’t feel the pressure at all, because I know that if we can keep up the intensity that we bring out to the matches, it will be very hard for any team to beat us,” he said. “I’m looking forward to another Big Sky title. The whole team has taken responsibility and pushing each other day by day to get better and earn the wins, we win together and we lose together.” On the court, Idaho’s success has become

Brandon Hill | Argonaut

Carlos Longhi Neto celebrates winning a point.

well known within the conference. With a 10-1 conference record and a 15-8 regular season record, the Vandals finished first both in the regular season and conference standings within the Big Sky. The team also stood undefeated at home, despite many of the team’s matches being relocated to Lewiston because of weather concerns. The team also never lost more than two consecutive matches, and was only shut out twice. Longhi Neto said with his experience team, he fully expects the Vandals to prevail

both in the regular season and the Big Sky Championship. “My goal for this season is definitely win both again, because if felt good at the end of the season,” he said. “I believe Northern Arizona will be or biggest challenge, their top line up is the same as last year, so they are very strong.” Brandon Hill can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu or on Twitter

The End of the Warmup Women’s soccer finishes up its exhibition schedule Zack Kelogg Argonaut

The University of Idaho women’s soccer team wrapped up their fall exhibition schedule. Idaho finished with a 1-1 record when they faced the University of Utah and Central Washington University. First, the Vandals faced Utah in Salt Lake City Aug. 10, who hail from the tough Pac-12 conference. Utah ended the matched with a win by a score of 1-0. The Utes were able to net a goal early off a failed clearance by the Vandals, and Utah’s Paola Van Der Veen was able to send a shot over the reaches of Idaho senior keeper Makayla Presgrave for the game’s only score. Despite the one goal allowed, Presgrave had a great night working in the net with eight saves, just one shy of her season

high last year. This was an exhibition game, a time for players to gain experience and prepare for the season at hand. Seven players made their debut as members of the team — four freshmen, two transfer students, and a redshirt freshman. Idaho was outshot in the game 23-6, including shots on goal, 9-4. Idaho’s followed the contest with one against CWU Aug. 14. This was the first game of the season to take place in the Kibbie Dome. The Vandals were able to finish with the win by a score of 2-0. “I saw great confidence on the ball,” Idaho Head Coach Jeremy Clevenger said. “We moved the ball well. We were very organized defensively and we created a lot of opportunities. Twenty-two shots in a game, you can never be disappointed with that.” The offensive attack improved over the first match

of the weekend. Junior forward Myah Merino scored early off shot from distance to put Idaho up. Senior midfielder Jordyn Dion also got in on the action, scoring from inside the box off of a free kick from freshman midfielder Maddie Haas. “I think our transition was very strong,” Clevenger said. “I would like to see a little more quality in the final third, but we created a lot of opportunities with movement and pressure. And scoring a couple of goals was good for us tonight.” In this match, more experience was given to the players, this time having 25 players see action. “It was an opportunity for a lot of players to play, a lot of players to get an opportunity to prove themselves,” Clevenger said. “And to be honest, I think we had several players step up in this last exhibition.” Idaho now starts their

Zack Kellogg | Argonaut

Junior midfielder Morgan Crosby fights for the ball during Tuesday’s match against Central Washington University in the Kibbie Dome. regular season schedule, with their next match taking place against the

University of Nevada Aug. 24 in Reno, Nevada.

Zack Kellogg can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho. edu

Argonaut Religion Directory ST. AUGUSTINE’S

CATHOLIC PARISH Sunday Services Pastors:

Mr. Kirk Brower - Senior Pastor Mr. Kim Kirkland - Assistant Pastor Mr. Nate Anglen - Assistant Pastor

960 W. Palouse River Drive, Moscow 882-0674 www.bridgebible.org

Meeting at Short’s Chapel 1125 E. 6th St., Moscow

Sunday Worship Service — 10 a.m. Christ Centered Biblical, Conservative, Loving www.moscowbible.com PastorJosh Shetler. 208-874-3701

Weekday Masses: Mon. & Thurs. 11:30 a.m. Wed. & Fri. 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Email: vandalcatholic@outlook.com Phone & Fax: 882-4613

Mr. Kirk Brower - Senior Pastor Mr. Kim Kirkland - Assistant Pastor Mr. Nate Anglen - Assistant Pastor College Ministry

711 Fairview Drive Moscow, ID 208-882-2015 Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. www.trinitymoscow.org College Dinner + Study Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

628 S. Deakin - Across from the Pitman Center www.vandalcatholics.com

Tuesdays @ E-Free, 6-8 pm (includes dinner) Sunday Classes - 9 am Sunday Worship - 10:10 am 4812 Airport Road, Pullman (509) 872-3390 www. efreepalouse.org church@efreepalouse.org

Augustana Lutheran Church Sunday 10am 1015 West C St. Moscow moscowlutheran.org .

A welcoming family of faith

Sunday Worship

10:30 am

Sunday College Group 6:30 pm at Campus Christian Center Wednesday Taizé Service 5:30 pm 405 S. Van Buren fpcmoscow.org Moscow, Idaho 208-882-4122 Pastor Norman Fowler

If you would like your belief-based organization to be included in the religion directory, please contact Student Media Advertising representative Grace Wiese at gwiese@uidaho.edu

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OUR VIEW

An overdue decision The decision to terminate Rob Spear’s contract should prompt discussion on what this university’s athletic future should entail

The 2017-2018 school year brought out turbulent news from within the University of Idaho administration. In early March, reports surfaced the university’s athletic department mishandled a sexual assault complaint from 2013. Most of the blame fell to former Athletics Director Rob Spear as he failed to adequately respond to the complaint and fully understand university policies. Students and UI community members were quick to react. A

Students for Accountability and Safety group emerged on campus, calling for Spear’s swift and immediate removal. An emotionally charged April ASUI meeting, in which ASUI asked Spear to step down in a 10-5 vote rounded out the year, as Rob Spear attributed his poor handling of the situation to little Title IX training in 2013. The process to remove Spear’s connection to the university after that end-of-year meeting was nothing close to swift. Idaho State Board of Education bureaucracy trudged along as the summer drifted by, with little to no word on the status of Spear’s employment at UI. Even the meeting in which a decision might take place was poorly communicated throughout the summer. Meanwhile, the university

conducted an outsourced investigation into the mishandlings. That investigation, spearheaded by Patricia Olsson and Dan Bebee, found there was little training from the university at that time, but Spear responded inadequately to the sexual harassment claims and found his actions to be insensitive. SBOE’s decision to terminate Spear’s contract came Thursday morning — a long-awaited decision for the whole UI community. According to SBOE wording on the decision, the termination is in “convenience” with Spear’s contract. Spear’s pay will continue until Feb. 17, 2020. It’s understandable the decision took time — these kinds of decisions need special attention and care. Still, students, alumni, faculty and UI community members stood by, waiting months

while Spear was compensated for a job others took on for the bulk of last semester. The university can only learn from this drawn out situation and move on in the interest of all those who were affected by Spear’s misguided actions. When the search begins for a new athletics director, the administration must understand they are not just hiring for one position, they are hiring for a culture overhaul within the department. The university cannot afford for this to happen again. Valued students should not have to deal with this situation again. UI students were quick to ask for what they want: a transparent and caring administration. Now it’s time for the university to respond.

— HS

THE QUICK TAKES ON LIFE FROM OUR EDITORS What is your advice for a happy life at UI?

Find your humans

I found my humans freshman year and keep finding new ones. They’ll pop up in the most unexpected places — so keep your eyes open.

— Hailey

Get tenured

With all the turnover lately, do everything you can to nail down some job security.

— Brandon

Get your ducks in a row

Buy a planner. Use it. It keeps me sane in the worst of times.

— Kyle

Open mind, open opportunities

College is a time of exploration and discovery. Keep an open mind and try new things — you never know where that will take you.

— Olivia

Join the local paper Happiness is proven to increase tenfold while in the Student Media office.

— Max

Busy is better

You don’t need to choose between academics and a social life. Choose both. You may lose sleep, but you won’t lose out on all of the memories and opportunities that come at such a great university.

— Liz

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A feminist mover and shaker Aretha Franklin deserves recognition as an activist Hailey Stewart Argonaut

The name Aretha Franklin is synonymous with respect. Maybe she taught you how to spell the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Maybe she taught you the meaning. Maybe she taught you how to bellow strong melodies in the shower or car. The news of Franklin’s death at age 76 wasn’t unexpected, but it was still a sad loss. News outlets across the country notified readers of her poor health at the beginning of this week. That’s when the artist’s name spiked on Google and when Spotify began curating a playlist specific to her voice. Franklin’s vocal repertoire, which earned her the name “The Queen of Soul,” is what made

her a star. But, for many women, it’s the lyrics themselves and the ways in which Franklin portrayed them that resonate most. In her interviews over the years, she never claimed to shoot for the secondary title of “feminist icon.” Still, many women crowned her with that weight — something she carried through a long-spanning career. “I think that’s Gloria Steinem’s role,” Franklin said in a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone. “I don’t think I was a catalyst for the women’s movement. Sorry. But if I were? So much the better.” Franklin’s name wasn’t always synonymous with the word respect. She struggled. Her stardom didn’t appear in overnight fame via the internet. She was an African-American woman looking for financial stability and power during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Years before the #METOO Movement even began, women

like Aretha Franklin were sharing their big voices with something to say. Her yearslong playlist includes some of the greats: “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “A Natural Woman” and “A Change is Gonna Come.” Perhaps the song that screams meaning beyond sound is “Respect,” arguably the most anthemic sung by “The Queen of Soul.” It was Otis Redding who first released “Respect” in 1965. But, Franklin’s 1967 spin on and interpretation of the song is what spoke to generations of women, generations of people. Similar to a rally cry, a march or a social media movement, Franklin’s songs resonated deeply with the marginalized, the hurt, the quiet and the outspoken. She had a way with the words. More effectively, she had a way of living out those words. Franklin was not to be disrespected — no one was to be disrespected when she sang.

Listen to the Redding version of “Respect,” then take a listen to Franklin’s version. The change in tune and the notable spelling out of the word is what might seem most stark. Melody aside, Franklin turned something for men into something for all — a true activist for everyone. Her music, a running commentary on the times, didn’t shy away from the hard stuff. Franklin didn’t pretend the difficulties of her life and the lives of others shouldn’t be shared. Celebrity deaths often bring about reflection. Let’s share Franklin’s long life and successful activist and artistic career as a way to bring about action. Next time you hit play on an Aretha Franklin song, listen to the lyrics — listen for the call to action. Hailey Stewart can be reached at arg-opinion.uidaho.edu or on Twitter at @Hailey_ann97

Think food

Make sure to budget for Grub Truck and Taco Bell at the beginning of each month. When those late nights come around, your bank account should hurt a little less the following morning.

— Jonah

Fun classes

You should take a couple exciting classes so you have something fun to look forward to each day.

— Grayson

Be yourself

Don’t worry about what others think of you in college. If you act yourself, the right people will come along to share this awesome experience with.

— Lindsay

Find your spot

Hangout, study or coffee shop – all carry equal importance. Explore campus a bit to find your place and enjoy.

— Meredith

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Poorly represented Calling on Congress to act Dan Foreman’s poor performance as a representative shows how voters can make changes this year

him to discuss sex education, birth control and other issues separate from abortion according to The Argonaut. Lastly, the Lewiston Tribune reports Foreman responding to an email from Dan Foreman is embarrassing. a constituent concerned about climate The Idaho State Senator representchange by saying “too many people are ing parts of Latah and Benewah counties falling victim to these scams foisted on us has delivered a confrontational brand of by liberal zealots.” politics more fit for reality television than Foreman referenced “credible scienpublic service. On at least four occasions he has shown tists in the former Soviet Union who have concluded the Earth is actually cooling.” remarkable hostility toward the people he For the record, post-Cold War scientists represents. at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric The first instance was at last fall’s Latah Administration have found 16 County Fair. A video obtained by of the 17 hottest years on record the Moscow Pullman Daily News have occurred in this millenshows Foreman telling a constitunium. ent, “Go straight to hell, you son of In these four incidents, Forea bitch.” According to the Associman has shown an appetite for ated Press, Foreman stood by his partisan conflict and a profound vulgar remarks and demanded an sensitivity to criticism that ought Danny Bugingo apology from the constituent, who to make voters question his seriArgonaut Foreman says was lecturing him on ousness as an elected official. the Constitution. Idaho’s 5th Legislative District The second was in April, when Forecontains voters with a variety of political man described the greater Moscow area as views, all of which should be at least rea “cesspool of liberalism” according to the spectfully listened to by its representative Spokesman-Review. He then cast a petty in Boise. But — at least for now — we are vote — one of only two in the Senate — represented by a profane, climate science against the University of Idaho’s budget, denying, thin-skinned Fox News pundit in citing the school’s “left-wing, exceedingly the guise of a public servant. liberal agenda.” Dan Foreman won his last general elecThe third can be seen in a viral Facetion by only 336 votes according to Ballebook video obtained by The Argonaut, topedia. For this district to be represented where Foreman barks “I think what you by someone who respects its constituents, it would take a small, critical mass of votguys do stinks,” at a group of University of ers standing for decency and respect. Idaho students advocating for expanded It’s time to end this embarrassing access to contraceptives. He then abruptly spectacle. cancels their pre-arranged meeting and Danny Bugingo threatens to call the police. can be reached at While Foreman is ardently pro-life, the students had scheduled a meeting with arg-opinion@uidaho.edu

son pronouns. More often than you would think, people working in these offices do not belong to the same party or have exactly the same views as the public official and take it personally when you automatically assume they do. It puts staffers in a rather awkward situation. Congressional leaders receive hunIf staffers are not giving you information, dreds of calls and mail pieces each day. it is safe to say that they do not have it or are Now is more important than ever to not legally allowed to share it. These people make sure your voice is heard, and some are there to help you and give as much inways to do that are better than others. formation as they can, try to give them the As a former summer congressional benefit of doubt, even if the public official intern, I’ve gathered a few tips on how to they work for doesn’t necessarily deserve it best reach out to your local and national themselves. leaders. If it is a less well-known issue, Before calling the phone numfeel free to cite a news article to ber for the Washington D.C. office, give the person answering the call a state office. Often times, the phone a better chance of comD.C. offices are inundated with calls municating your message effecand will not be able to answer, or tively. Otherwise, you will not be take a long message. You will save asked to cite a specific source so yourself a lot of time by calling the don’t worry too much about it. representative or senator’s state Liz Marshall If you want a response, ask for office. Argonaut an emailed response because mail The first thing you should do in delays from Capitol Hill in Washa call or letter is give your name and ington D.C. are horrible. You will still have identify yourself as a constituent right to give the staffer your mailing address, away – this will give whoever is listening but you will likely receive your response or reading a major cue to pay attention quicker. and take detailed notes. Be as detailed as possible. Give the It is OK to be upset about issues you reasons why or why not you support somemay have with a certain member of thing. The more detailed you are, the more Congress and communicate that to their details you are likely to get in a response. staff. You can be honest about your feelings about the member of Congress, their Another tip for receiving more than a form letter is to ask to receive a response to voting record and their party without specific questions. worrying that the person on the other Elizabeth Marshall end of the phone call will argue with you can be reached at — it is simply not their job. The same can arg-opinion@uidaho.edu be said about whoever will respond to or on Twitter @EJMarshall_. your mail. Try to steer clear of using second per-

How to make your call or mail to members of Congress count

Conservation in danger Rolling back the teeth of the Endangered Species Act would be a terrible mistake Most college students, along with most young Americans everywhere, have grown up in a country that has almost no concept of bipartisanship. We have to reach for a long-forgotten history textbook or the deep recesses of Wikipedia to even remember what that particular word means. There may be no better example of bipartisanship than the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The act passed in the Senate with a 92-0 vote and a 394-4 vote in the House. Since its implementation, the act has a 99 percent success rate at preventing extinction in affected species and has created millions of dollars in value by cultivating the wildlife that serve as tourist

attractions in our National Parks. perspective would be consulted before decidOf course, the ESA is not timeless ing whether or not environmentally destrucand must be updated. In this case, that tive business initiatives would get the green should mean that the act is revised light. The cost and benefits of preserving a through the legislative process to ensure species in the short term would be weighed that its aims are modernized with a betagainst the political capital gained by allowing ter understanding of what the federal potential exploiters to do whatever they want. government’s role is in protecting Additional rollbacks include the at-risk wildlife. That would apremoval of threatened status and pear to be the logical outcome. alterations to the designation of Then again, we must remember critically threatened habitats. There that the phrase “logical outcome” has is absolutely justification in streambecome synonymous with “plan Z” lining sweeping pieces of legislation under the current administration. like the ESA, but removing science According to a Washington Post from the protection of our wildlife Jonah Baker report, the Trump administration Argonaut is not the answer. The act can be “wants the U.S. Fish and Wildlife revised to reflect our current needs Service and National Oceanic and without such blatant favoritism for corporate Atmospheric Administration to strike lanexploitation of our wild resources. guage that guides officials to ignore economic It does not make any sense sense to impacts when determining how wildlife reduce all these protections on such a should be protected.” In effect, no scientific whim. Shortsighted legislature is often

the legislature that fails and costs all of us, in all 50 states. The Department of the Interior is still accepting commentary from the public for 60 days after the proposal was published in late July, and letters to representatives with influence on the issue are always a smart move for incensed citizens. Idahoans are fortunate to have a wealth of natural resources and protected lands, and wildlife is a critical part of what makes our state exceptional. There is every reason to believe that conserving wildlife and habitats is an important goal for the future, and we absolutely can temper that with more realistic expectations and regulations within a revised Endangered Species Act. Jonah Baker can be reached at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @jonahpbaker https://uicrumbs.wordpress.com

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Eco budgeting Our discouraging Being Eco-Friendly does not have to break the bank.

produce greenhouse gasses like methane and carbon dioxide. Reducing gases produced by clothing takes more than just donating to the thrift store. Wearing clothes out and then turning them into rags is also a good idea. By wearing out clothes you make sure that they reach the end of their life span before they are discarded.

As an environmental science major, I care pretty deeply about being eco-friendy. I also have a budget. Combined, this means I can’t afford to completely overhaul everything I own to make it eco-friendly. But I can try. Buy sustainable cotton or reusable Most college students have a budget, feminine hygeine products and many have a pretty strict budget. Sustainable period products Here are the ways you can be both come in a variety of options, from budget-friendly and eco-friendly. organic pads and tampons, to Use cloth napkins menstrual cups and cloth pads. Using cloth napkins or rags Walmart has cloth pads on sale can help cut down on the amount for as low as $13 for six pads and of paper towels used and save the bag to wash them in and has you money. Cloth napkins can be organic cotton tampons for as low washed and reused for years helpKali Nelson as $5 for 16 with the applicator. ing to save you money in the long run. Argonaut Organic tampons are different from A 12 pack of cloth napkins on Amaregular tampons because they do not use a zon is under $20. It may cost more than cotton or synthetic rayon blend that could a package of paper towels at first, but will have been grown with pesticides while help save money in the long run if used organic tampons use pesticide free cotton regularly. Even using cloth napkins or rags according to Fawnia Soo Hoo from Teen with paper towels would help save money Vogue. They can also differ in the applicaand the environment. tor which in regular tampons can be made If you’re feeling crafty, making your own cloth napkins could be a fun afterfrom plastic and is not the best for the noon project. There are plenty of tutorials environment. online about how to make them with and Another eco-friendly option is a menwithout sewing skills. strual cup, which usually cost about $30. Another way to cut down on paper prodAccording to a Refinery 29 article, these ucts is to use rags to help clean up. They can cups can last for up to 10 years. be used to clean up spills in the kitchen, to Choosing a sustainable-, eco- and wipe up water in the bathroom or to use as a budget-friendly period product is entirely napkin when eating greasy foods. up to you and depends on your comfort level. These options aren’t for everyone Utilize thrift stores and wear your and doing your own research into these clothes out options is very important. Macklemore’s thrift store song may not My recommendation to anyone who be popular anymore but that doesn’t mean wants to be eco-friendly is to start small thrift stores can’t be. with something manageable for you. Mercado said that 26 billion pounds of Research all the options out there and then clothes and textiles go to the landfill each pick one thing at a time to work on. When year. Those sit in landfills and lead to poor that is a normal everyday part of your life, air quality. add another. To help save clothes from decomposing Becoming eco-friendly is a process — slowly in the landfill taking gently used one worth the wait. clothes to the thrift store is a great option. Kali Nelson Buying clothes from the thrift store can can be reached at also save you money. Donating to thrift arg-opinion@uidaho.edu stores can help save billions of pounds of or on Twitter @kalinelson6 clothes from being thrown in landfills to

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goes for Trump. After the summit with Putin, Trump made sure to tweet about the press in a negative way. This is because he didn’t like how the media covered the event. “The summit with Russia was a great success, except with the real enemy of the people, the Fake News Media.” In mid-July, President Donald Trump This tweet offends me. It offends met with Russian President Vladimir Putin many other journalists. And it should for a meeting that was live broadcasted through The New York Times, Washington offend those who look to the press for accurate news. Post and many other news outlets. Much Not all pieces of journalism are going was discussed, but the press suffered the to be 100 percent accurate. There brunt of the consequences. are places where the values jourRegardless of what was discussed nalists hold dear slip through the that day, one thing was for certain — cracks. But, I’m willing to bet Trump couldn’t possibly be misquotmost all journalists are not truly ed over a livestreamed broadcast. “enemies of the people.” The fact that he thinks journalists did The way Trump talks about is very disappointing. journalists dehumanizes them. Lindsay Trombly “I had a GREAT meeting with Argonaut You might not meet a journalist Putin and the Fake News used every day, but it’s easy to see every bit of their energy to try they aren’t enemies. and disparage it. So bad for our counThe president of the United States try!” Trump wrote on Twitter. should support everyone. As a young journalist I want nothOne tweet wasn’t enough for him to ing more than to provide the public with dehumanize journalists. He decided to facts. All the events that happen around post this one and many others containthe world each day are meant to be shared ing the words “fake news.” quickly and factually. I bet my fellow Seeing these kinds of negative conjournalists feel exactly the same. notations from the president is very I did not decide to pursue this field discouraging. in the hope my writing would be classiI’m excited to dive deeper into my fied as “fake news.” I decided to pursue journalism education. But, this stigma journalism because I love it. of news sources producing “fake news” It’s no secret most newsprint companies means every step young journalists take aren’t having the best time. News compaforward are brought three steps back. It nies toe a fine line between business and breaks my heart. service to the public. The one thing readers If you think what your reading might should not have to question is the validbe fake news, conduct some research ity of the journalists they follow. Readers before tossing these words around. Reshould never have heard the term “fake search the journalist and the information news” in the first place. through various reliable news sources. This term has only grown since They’re all different. Trump took office. He continues to use We can no longer simply trust the presifake news with more and more prevadent. His news might just be fake, too. lence each week. Lindsay Trombly In my opinion news isn’t fake unless can be reached at you don’t like the information. I think this arg-opinion@uidaho.edu

The ways in which President Trump dehumanizes journalists discourages young media professionals

From rural Idaho to the big city Differences, disconnects and a different mindset in the city and my home state of Idaho Until this summer, I had never spent more than a week in a town larger than Boise. Sure, my family and I had visited New York, Washington D.C., Orlando, Munich, Johannesburg, and other big cities, however we hadn’t actually “been there.” We had visited the tourist attractions, been to the “Best Places to Go” on Yelp and lived in hotels. However, this summer was a whole new experience. I lived in Chicago, as a local. Whether it was walking to get groceries, walking to work or using the train system for transportation, I felt out of my element and often extremely unsure. Everything was new, nothing like I have had growing up in rural southern Idaho. One thing that struck me as odd was the few people that knew anything about our

state of Idaho. Yes, they had heard about it There are so many people with stories in the news and seen the name on a sack just like his across the world that we haven’t of potatoes, but for the most part that was and probably won’t ever hear about. it. Their idea of Idaho was vastly different Along with that, I was surprised to from what I had come to know and love. see the extreme disconnect between the On the other hand, Chicago was very thriving metropolis of downtown Chicago eye opening to me, as well. Before arriving, and some of the outer neighborhoods. The I had done a bit of research to understand business class of Chicago seems to almost what the city was like. I learned ignore that poverty and violence that Chicago is very well known for doesn’t occur. The idea is to avoid their cultural diversity and incluthose areas to keep safe. This may sion of people from all walks of life. be good in theory, but definitely This was dead on, and something I not the ideal long-term solution. appreciated very much. We hear in the news constantly One of the best conversations I about the gun violence and subsehad while in Chicago was with an quent protests, but it didn’t seem Cole Lickley Uber driver. I still remember him real until I was there living around Argonaut and the stories he told of Ghana it. very well. He was able to immigrate to the One day there would be freeways United States and settle in Chicago. His shut down to protest the gun violence in son, and only child, is now serving in the Chicago neighborhoods and their plea for United States Navy. help, then the next there would be proHe truly inspired me to talk to others tests aimed toward police using too much and listen to their stories. force when dealing with gun violence. The

people protesting are not bad people with bad intentions, but good people seeking answers and help from their torn everyday lives. These types of dilemmas and concerns are some that I hadn’t been exposed to before, so the experiences this summer opened my eyes, ears and mind to the kinds of things going on across our country and world. Because I benefited so much from going and experiencing Chicago’s culture, I believe there would be a lot of benefit in those from large metropolitan areas coming to Idaho. We may see differences in city life and rural life, especially when it comes to public lands and agriculture — discusssions we tend to have in Idaho regularly. To try a new lifestyle in a different place is to experience new people and fresh perspectives. Cole Lickley can be reached at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu

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